NMFC 194200 - Waste Materials Group Note | Class N/A

Note 194201: NOTE-Unless otherwise indicated, provisions subject to this grouping will not apply on articles defined and specified as medical wastes in Federal regulations.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Start with NMFC 194200 as the index, then consult Note, item 194201 to determine whether your material qualifies as waste and which specific rules apply.
2. Describe the waste precisely on the BOL (e.g., plastic regrind, textile offcuts, OCC bales) and add: “NMFC 194200 – see Note, item 194201” for clarity.
3. Match packaging to the note’s guidance: secure bales with banding, line gaylords to contain fines, stretch-wrap pallets, and cap totes to prevent leakage.
4. If Note 194201 calls for density or unit specs, record dimensions and weight per handling unit and include photos to speed carrier approval.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Prevents costly reclassifications by directing carriers to the correct waste rules at quoting and pickup.
• Reduces accessorials from spills or cleanup by aligning packaging with the note’s containment expectations.
• Faster, more accurate rate responses since operations can verify eligibility and handling from a single reference.
• Improves compliance for mixed post-industrial or reclaimed materials across lanes without guessing a class.